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Remembering Together is a nationwide project commissioned by Greenspace Scotland that seeks to give each of Scotland’s local authorities their own way to remember and mark their experiences of the pandemic with the creation of varied and highly imaginative schemes that include ideas as diverse as  a new Scottish dance; a labyrinth; tree planting andContinue reading “Scottish Borders Remembering Together Creates New Borders Together Tartan”

East Lothian Council (ELC), in partnership with greenspace Scotland, has launched a call-out to commission an artist or artists to contribute to the region’s Covid community memorial, that is part of the Scotland-wide Remembering Together project. Remembering Together East Lothian is managed by the Council Arts Service and is being developed by artists Barbara Gardner-Rowell and Sophie Ferguson. InContinue reading “East Lothian Council Sends Call-out for Artists to Help Create Covid Memorial”

Established in 1974, Calibre Audio is a pioneering audiobook charity that aims to use the full range of technology to make books accessible to everyone. From cassette tapes through to Alexa, Calibre has made books audible for 50 years and gives its members the power to read their way through a choice of audiobook platforms.Continue reading “New Short Story Competition Launched by Calibre Audio in Celebration of 50 Years”

As part of the national Scottish Government-funded project ‘Remembering Together,’ which will see Covid memorials installed in all 32 local authority areas across Scotland, local Artist Yvonne Weighand Lyle from Mayfield has been selected as Lead Artist to design commemorative Covid benches for Midlothian Yvonne was born and raised in Mayfield, Midlothian and is excitedContinue reading “Midlothian Artist Commissioned to Create Covid Memorial Benches”

There’s a new festival in town for 2024 – The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival! Featuring exceptional beer, boutique spirits, fine wines and quality beverages of all types from across the globe, it will be hosted over three sessions on Friday the 19th of April and Saturday 20th of April 2024. Set over two floors in the formerContinue reading “The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival 2024 is Launched”

I want to begin by thanking the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the honour. As one of the most prestigious awards in the global entertainment industry, it is a true recognition of the outstanding team who worked on my story – the true story of my life. I’ve always believed it takesContinue reading “Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Statement of Response to CBC’s The Fifth Estate”

Summerhall Arts is a new charitable arts organisation in Scotland that will deliver vital support and opportunities to local and national creative arts practitioners, while making a lasting contribution to the cultural fabric of Edinburgh and beyond. The  team behind the charity believe this action is now urgent and necessary at a time of drasticContinue reading “Summerhall Arts to Create New Arts Opportunities in Scotland and Beyond”

This year 5000 tickets for Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions are being gifted to local community groups and charities to ensure those who are less fortunate can join in the fun as the city embraces  the festive spirit. UniqueAssembly, who produce Edinburgh’s Christmas on behalf of City of Edinburgh Council, have announced that applications are open forContinue reading “Local Community Groups Offered 5000 tickets for Edinburgh’s Christmas”

Push the Boat Out (PTBO), Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival, returns for its third year with a line-up featuring over 50 events and with over 80 performers, artists and speakers within the  eclectic programme. This year, the poetry of songwriting is celebrated through Hamish Hawk in solo performance and an evening of lyrical enchantment with support from Iona Zajac.Continue reading “Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival Push the Boat Out Returns for Third Year”